Ameren Illinois
electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service
DistributionDesignAssociate
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“Distribution Design Associate at Ameren Illinois. Skills: field engineering services, field data collection, customer interaction, project documentation, regulatory compliance. Provide field engineering services on customer requests and projects generated internally, such as reliability, planning and replacement.. Perform on‑site field visits to evaluate electric distribution and gas system project locations, capturing accurate measurements, sketches, photos, and site observations.”
What You'll Achieve.
customer satisfaction goals
Industry & Context.
identifying potential constructability issues; confirming field feasibility
approximately 75% of the time spent in the field, daily travel to field locations, occasional overnight travel depending on project location and schedule, working independently in field environments
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associates degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical field required, Three years relevant utility industry experience (e.g., design or construction experience on electric or gas distribution lines, experience with distributed generation interconnections like solar and wind, field operational experience working with utility contractors, customer representatives or construction personnel) may be considered without required Associates degree, Associates degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical field required, Three years relevant utility industry experience (e.g., design or construction experience on electric or gas distribution lines, experience with distributed generation interconnections like solar and wind, field operational experience working with utility contractors, customer representatives or construction personnel) required, Knowledge of electric and gas standards, procedures and distribution attention to customer decisiveness and good continuous improvement and quality mindset and good written and verbal communication and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical field preferred, Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical field preferred and may substitute for two years of required relevant experience
What You'll Do.
Provide field engineering services on customer requests and projects generated internally
planning and replacement.
Perform on‑site field visits to evaluate electric distribution and gas system project locations
capturing accurate measurements
and site observations.
Document existing conditions
customer requirements
and field constraints
producing clear and complete field notes for use by centralized design teams.
Obtain all required customer approvals
and rights-of-way to prepare and execute service contracts
Serve as the primary point of contact between customers and internal engineering/design centers
while interpreting field conditions and ensuring project requirements are fully understood.
Support customer‑requested service projects by validating scope
identifying potential constructability issues
and confirming field feasibility.
Coordinate with operating centers
construction resources
and engineering personnel to support timely project execution.
Maintain consistent communication with customers and internal stakeholders to support customer satisfaction and project clarity.
and track project information using company systems to ensure accurate records and job progression.
Adhere to company safety standards
and procedures while working independently in field environments.
Provide excellent customer service to contribute to the customer satisfaction goals of Ameren Illinois.
Participate in and successfully complete required training programs and testing to maintain role qualifications.
Assist team members and operating centers as needed to support overall workload and business priorities.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with operating centers, construction resources, and engineering personnel; Maintain consistent communication with customers and internal stakeholders; Assist team members and operating centers as needed
Communication Scope
written communication; verbal communication; consistent communication with customers and internal stakeholders
Process & Methodology
project execution, job progression tracking
Full Job Description
**_About Ameren Illinois_** Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities. **Our benefits include:** * Medical coverage on date of hire * 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan * 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire * Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays * Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave Visit our[ _Benefits and Perks_](https://www.ameren.com/company/careers/why-ameren/benefits) Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. **About The Position** The Distribution Design Associate is a field engineering position with approximately 75% of the time spent in the field. There is daily travel to field locations and occasional overnight travel depending on project location and schedule. The Distribution Design Associate is responsible for collecting field data and is the primary connection between customers, field conditions and the central design centers. **Key responsibilities include:** * Provide field engineering services on customer requests and projects generated internally, such as reliability, planning and replacement. * Perform on‑site field visits to evaluate electric distribution and gas system project locations, capturing accurate measurements, sketches, photos, and site observations. * Document existing conditions, customer requirements, and field constraints, producing clear and complete field notes for use by centralized design teams. * Obtain all required customer approvals, easements, and rights-of-way to prepare and execute service contracts, permits, releases, plats, and records. * Serve as the primary point of contact between customers and internal engineering/design centers, while interpreting field conditions and
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